Sandra Buss, APRN BC
NPI 1629122700 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Brighton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandra Buss, APRN BC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Brighton, MA (NPI 1629122700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629122700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 116361 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
497 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 129 | $137 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 105 | $138 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 93 | $97 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 90 | $97 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 31 | $67 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 125 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 99 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 89 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 54 | — |
| Warfarin Sodium | 51 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 42 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$238 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-23
- Last updated
- 2011-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandra Buss's NPI number?
- Sandra Buss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629122700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandra Buss's specialty?
- Sandra Buss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sandra Buss located?
- Sandra Buss's practice location on file with NPPES is 11 Nevins St, Brighton, MA 02135-3514.
- What is Sandra Buss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandra Buss is (617) 782-7788.
- Does Sandra Buss accept Medicare?
- Sandra Buss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandra Buss's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandra Buss's NPI (1629122700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.